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Halberdier

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Halberdier

Ss fe10 allied halberdier.png
A generic allied Halberdier in Radiant Dawn.


Distinguished veterans whose service exemplifies military values. They are expert lancers.

Unit type(s)
  • Infantry (All titles)
  • Beorc (Path of Radiance)
Weapon(s)

Lance

Skill(s)

The Halberdier (Japanese: 槍闘士ハルバーディア Halberdier) is an advanced infantry class introduced in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, appearing exclusively in it and Radiant Dawn. It is the promoted class for Soldiers, and like its base form continues to exclusively wield lances. In Radiant Dawn, Halberdiers can promote again to the Sentinel class.

Like the Soldier as depicted in the Tellius duology, the Halberdier is roughly a lance counterpart for Swordmasters, Snipers and Warriors. In comparison to these classes, Halberdiers lean more toward performing a bulky offensive role, sporting above-average defense and great strength in exchange for below-average speed compared to their counterparts. They have a strong front-line presence with their combination of decent power and durability, avoiding the frailty of Swordmasters or the sluggishness and low movement of Generals.

Stats

Base stats

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Movement Constitution Weapon level
Path of Radiance 24/22 6/4 1 6 6/7 0 6/5 2/3 7 11/9 Lances C
Radiant Dawn 33/38 17/11 6/1 18/11 18/9 0 15/11 12/6 7 12/7 Lances D*/C*
Radiant Dawn
(Part 4 enemies)
38 19 8 20 20 0 17 14 7 12 Lances A

Max stats

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Movement Constitution Weapon level
Path of Radiance 60 25 20 28 26 40 28 25 ? ? Lances S
Radiant Dawn 45 26/25 15 26 26/27 30 25/24 17/18 ? ? Lances S
Radiant Dawn
(Part 4 enemies)
56 32 18 33 31 30 31 25 ? ? Lances SS

Class growth rates

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Charm Constitution* Movement* Weapon level
Path of Radiance 75% 45/40% 20% 45% 40/45% 25% 45/40% 40% -- -- -- --
Radiant Dawn 55/65/95% 35/40/70% 35/20/55% 30/65/70% 30/60/60% 50/30/80% 55/35/75% 20/35/60% -- -- -- --
See class growth rate for more details on the mechanics of class growths in each game.

Class skills

Game Skill Learning conditions
Path of Radiance
Radiant Dawn
Shove Innate; hidden in Path of Radiance.
Path of Radiance Luna Occult skill.
Radiant Dawn Critical +5 Innate.
Radiant Dawn Critical +10 Innate.
(Part 4 enemies only)

Class change

Path of Radiance

Base class Promotion method Advanced class

Soldier
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 10, or reaching Level 21. Bs fe09 devdan halberdier lance.png
Halberdier

Radiant Dawn

Base class Promotion method Advanced class Promotion method Master class

Soldier
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 10, or reaching Level 21.
Halberdier
Using a Master Crown after reaching Level 10, or reaching Level 21.
Sentinel

Playable Halberdiers

Playable Characters
Name Game
Devdan Path of Radiance, Radiant Dawn (As Danved)
Nephenee Radiant Dawn
Playable Halberdier units in the Fire Emblem series.

Notable enemy Halberdiers

Enemy Units
Name Game
Emil Path of Radiance
Kotaff Path of Radiance
Hafedd Path of Radiance
Jarod Radiant Dawn
Rommit Radiant Dawn
Roark Radiant Dawn
Enemy Halberdier units in the Fire Emblem series.

Flavor text

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Trivia

  • Despite their name and real-world basis, Fire Emblem Halberdiers are entirely incapable of wielding the series' actual Halberd weapon, as these are classed as axes which Halberdiers cannot wield.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

Halberdier

A term for any soldier wielding a halberd.

Spanish

Alabardero

Halberdier

French

Hallebardier

Halberdier

German

Hellebardier

Halberdier

Italian

Alabardiere

Halberdier

Gallery

References

See also

Project Classes.png This article is part of Project Classes, a project focused in writing articles for every class present in the Fire Emblem series.
Classes in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
Base classes ArcherAxe KnightBanditBow KnightChildCivilianClericFighterKnightLance KnightMageMyrmidonPegasus KnightPriestRangerSoldierSword KnightThiefWyvern Rider
Advanced classes AssassinBerserkerBishopFalcon KnightGeneralHalberdierHeroKing DaeinLordPaladinPrincess CrimeaSageSniperSwordmasterValkyrieWarriorWyvern Lord
Laguz classes Beast Tribe (CatLionTiger) • Bird Tribe (HawkHeronRaven) • Dragon Tribe (Red DragonWhite Dragon)
Classes in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
Base classes ArcherArmored AxeArmored LanceArmored SwordAxe KnightBanditBow KnightCitizenDracoknightFighterFire MageHorseLance KnightLight MageMyrmidonPegasus KnightPilgrimPriestSoldierSword KnightThiefThunder MageVendorWind Mage
Advanced classes Axe GeneralAxe PaladinBishopBlade PaladinBow PaladinClericDark SageDragonmasterDruidFalconknightFire SageHalberdierHeroLance GeneralLance PaladinLight SageRogueSniperSword GeneralSwordmasterThunder SageWarriorWind Sage
Master classes Arch SageAssassinBlack KnightChancellorDragonlordEmpressGold KnightLight PriestessMarksmanMarshallOrder IncarnateQueenReaverSaintSentinelSeraph KnightSilver KnightSpiritSummonerTruebladeValkyrieVanguardWhisper
Laguz classes Beast Tribe (CatLionLion KingTigerWolfWolf Queen) • Bird Tribe (HawkHawk KingHeronRavenRaven King) • Dragon Tribe (Black DragonRed DragonWhite Dragon)